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Saffron vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and chili powder spice?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese and vitamin C, while chili powder spice is higher in vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, iron, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1161% higher.
  • Chili powder spice has 115 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while chili powder spice has 0.7mg.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.

We used Spices, saffron and Spices, chili powder types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1571.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 494% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
~equal in Water ~10.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +648.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Chili powder spice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chili powder spice DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.7mg 1161%
Vitamin E 38.14mg 254%
Vitamin A 27µg 1483µg 162%
Fiber 3.9g 34.8g 124%
Sodium 148mg 2867mg 118%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.7mg 89%
Vitamin K 105.7µg 88%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.094mg 83%
Iron 11.1mg 17.3mg 78%
Copper 0.328mg 1mg 75%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 11.6mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.94mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 8.006g 40%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.3mg 29%
Magnesium 264mg 149mg 27%
Selenium 5.6µg 20.4µg 27%
Calcium 111mg 330mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.888mg 18%
Folate 93µg 28µg 16%
Fats 5.85g 14.28g 13%
Choline 66.5mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.25mg 11%
Phosphorus 252mg 300mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 3.211g 7%
Potassium 1724mg 1950mg 7%
Carbs 65.37g 49.7g 5%
Fructose 4.29g 5%
Protein 11.43g 13.46g 4%
Saturated fat 1.586g 2.462g 4%
Calories 310kcal 282kcal 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 14.9g N/A
Sugar 7.19g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.27mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.37mg 0%
Valine 0.54mg 0%
Histidine 0.18mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chili powder spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Saffron
201%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 2719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.